Get into the festive spirit with handpicked holiday playlists tailored for every mood—from lively dance tracks by artists ...

Their responses were mixed. Some people couldn't think of a happy song off the top of their head, while others couldn't pick just one. Lily polled students at her school, adding Disney and T.

Programming note: these songs were selected with our list of the 10 Best Albums of 2024 in mind, so to showcase a greater range of music, no artists appear on both.

"This upbeat shift happened during the great depression ... After a couple of years decline, poptimism is back. The 20 best-selling songs so far this year score 57% on the happiness scale.

Two songs by Chappell Roan highlight our list of 2024’s best songs, alongside an eclectic mix of musical gems.